Gloucestershire Business News

12 February 2014

Non Executive Directors needed for GFirst LEP

Non Executive Directors for GFirst LEP

12 February 2014

Gloucestershire Businesses set sights on Indonesia

A group of eight Gloucestershire organisations are preparing to visit to Indonesia this month, with help from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).

11 February 2014

GFirst LEP tackle social and environmental challenges through EU funding

In support of driving economic growth through the Strategic Economic Plan that was submitted to Government last month, GFirst LEP has now submitted an additional investment strategy to request a further £35.7m worth of EU funding.

11 February 2014

The Cotswolds are open for business

Despite the persistent rain and floods that we are seeing, enthusiasm and spirits to celebrate Valentine’s this weekend and half term next week have not been dampened. This is the message from many tourist attractions and businesses from around the county and surrounding areas that are still very much open for business, and a message that Cotswolds Tourism would like to reinforce.

6 February 2014

EU Structural and Investment Funds Strategy

Our EU Structural and Investment Funds Strategy was submitted to Government at the end of January. The Strategy forms the European Funding part of our economic plans for Gloucestershire and will contribute approx. £35.7 million to enhance the economy and environment of Gloucestershire between 2014 and 2020.

6 February 2014

Gloucestershire Businesses to benefit from Export Communications Event

Businesses from Gloucestershire will have the opportunity to learn how to boost international competitiveness through communications at a workshop hosted by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) South West this month.

5 February 2014

Sharpness Dock welcome Arctic Dawn

Staff from the Canal and River Trust at Sharpness worked hard this week in co-operation with Sharpness Dock Ltd, the Gloucester Harbour Trustees and the Gloucester pilots to make sure that the widest ship to visit Sharpness in recent years docked safely.

4 February 2014

GFirst LEP drive support for the A417 loop scheme

Chair of GFirst LEP, Dr Diane Savory OBE DL has appealed to the business community in Gloucestershire to pledge their support for a campaign for the A417 loop scheme to be included on the Highway Agency’s Route Based Strategy, in March this year.

3 February 2014

GFirst LEP support Skillsfest to recruit apprentices across the county

To recruit more apprentices across Gloucestershire, GFirst LEP is supporting a major event in March to attract young people into apprenticeships across a wide range of disciplines to drive economic growth.

31 January 2014

GCHQ hosts its first Teachers Symposium to inspire the next generation of young scientists and mathematicians

GCHQ, in partnership with GFirst LEP, played host to teachers from across the country at its first ever Teachers’ Symposium today, opening its doors in support of those aiming to promote the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects in schools.

29 January 2014

Young people encouraged to consider apprenticeships

Tewkesbury Borough Council is calling out for young apprentices to join its workforce.

29 January 2014

See the mad March Hares of Cirencester

Around 25 five-foot fibre-glass hares, and a further 50 life-sized ones, are to be let loose during the inaugural Cirencester March Hare Festival.